$325,000
730 Fire Route 970
Cavan Monaghan, Ontario K9J6Z9
For sale· Added
About this home
Welcome to your own private retreat on the beautiful Otonabee River. This charming off-grid 3 season property offers the perfect balance with peaceful cottage living, just 5 minutes from Peterborough. The main cottage features 2 bedrooms and a 3-piece bathroom with a composting toilet, making it ideal for weekend getaways or extended stays. A separate bunkie provides an additional bedroom, perfect for guests or family, along with a nearby 2-piece washroom in the outbuilding featuring running water and a flushable toilet. The property is equipped with a high-performance solar system featuring brand new 10,000 kW batteries installed in 2026, propane runs the fridge, stove, and an on-demand hot water system. Although the shoreline is not owned, the owners have had uninterrupted and continuous use of the private road and waterfront features which is set on an 129 feet of clean, swimmable shoreline. You'll love spending your days on the water or sitting by a campfire. The private dock offers over 10 feet of water depth at the end, making it ideal for swimming, boating, and fishing. From your dock, enjoy a scenic 15-minute boat ride to Lock 19 and Little Lake, the other direction winds its self to Rice Lake, opening the door to endless days of exploring the Trent-Severn Waterway. Surrounded by mature trees, the property offers exceptional privacy and a tranquil setting. A spacious deck off the living room provides the perfect place to relax with your morning coffee or entertain family and friends while overlooking the river and watching boats as they pass by. A storage shed/workshop with plenty of room for tools, water toys, and outdoor equipment. Whether you're looking for a seasonal escape or a unique lifestyle, this exceptional Otonabee River property offers privacy, recreation, and convenience in one remarkable package.
Location
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Property details
Listing
- MLS® number
- X13591064
- Added
- Jul 21, 2026 ()
- Updated
- Aug 26, 2026 ()
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Overview
- Property type
- Single Family
- Building type
- Detached
- Style
- Bungalow
- Storeys
- 1
- Ownership
- Freehold
Inside
- Bedrooms
- 2+1
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Half baths
- 1
- Heating
- Other, Other
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- No
- Appliances
- Water Heater - Tankless
- Features
- Cul-de-sac, Backs on greenbelt, Flat site, Level, Carpet Free, Solar Equipment
Building
- Basement
- None
- Exterior
- Aluminum siding, Vinyl siding
- Foundation
- Wood/Piers
- Parking
- No Garage · 4 spaces
Land
- Lot size
- 129.3 x 95.7 ft
- Waterfront
- Waterfront on river
- Body of water
- Otonabee River
- View
- River view, View of water, Direct Water View
Services
- Water
- Lake/River Water Intake
Location
- Cross streets
- Mervin Line and Airport Road
- Directions
- From highway 115 take the Airport Road/Brealey Drive exit and head south. Before the airport turn left on Mervin Line.
Running costs
- Annual property tax (2025)
- $2,417
Rooms
| Living room | Main level | 4.83 x 3.16 m |
| Kitchen | Main level | 4.83 x 2.96 m |
| Dining room | Main level | 3.2 x 2.78 m |
| Primary Bedroom | Main level | 3.58 x 1 m |
| Bedroom 2 | Main level | 2.11 x 2.77 m |
| Sunroom | Main level | 4.22 x 2.85 m |
| Bathroom | Main level | 1.28 x 1.74 m |





